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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.27, 287.05 and 69.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.27, 287.05 and 69.55 is: 104.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.27 : 287.05 = 69.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.27/287.05 = 69.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.27x = 287.05 × 69.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.27x = 19,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,962.54/191.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.37

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